Buying Advice 45 hp Tractor purchase

[GILLYS CHILLI FARM AUSTRA]

hi guys, no one has even suggested the Kubota L4400 ....just wondering why?

 

[IslandTractor]

hi guys, no one has even suggested the Kubota L4400 ....just wondering why?

Excellent reliable tractor but doesn't spec well compared to the others. Loader capacity, features, etc. The L4400 is great bang for the buck compared with sibling L4240 or equivalent JD but not when compared to equivalent HP Kioti/Bobcat or Mahindra, LS etc. Still, it has much wider dealer support so should be considered on that advantage alone.

 

[uphere]

Agree with most posts - I have an LS4041ez and it has been more than fine for me (although I am not a commercial operator running the crap out of it). It seems to fit me fine (not that tall), have the bells and whistles I need, and have more than enough power for what I need done. But like said, there are so many good tractors out there now - what "feels" good is important ... along with the dealer.

 

[droptop]

After owning two JD 770's made by Yanmar, I'd buy a Yanmar tractor in an instant!!! The best tractors I've ever used. With the direct injection engine, they start in cold weather even without using the heaters down to 0F.

 

[Tailrotor]

Kubota L45 TLB lots of power and has done everything I have ask of it.

 

[foreman Etexas]

Most everything has been said, but I can not emphasize enough, set on as many tractors as you can before you spend the money. Most all spec out close to the same, but they are not laid out the same and what feels good to me may not to you. If the dealer is important to you, then shop dealers first and then pick a tractor that the best dealer has.

Just my :2cents:

I agree,set on all them and see were the controls are,if your getting one with loader check out were the joystick is.A great dealer goes along way in whatever you purchase...
Kubota L4740 or MX4700

 

[scoutcub]

I just bought a Yanmar LX490 and LOVE it. I can't believe how much power this thing has, and how well built it is! I have 2 other compacts, a 24 and 32 HP, and this thing is a beast compared to them. I just added the front aux valve and a grapple, and currently installing dual rear remotes. It is essentially the same tractor as the 450, just a different engine. Fantastic build quality. The only flaw I've noted to date is theres no step on the right side.....and with the ground clearance the platform is pretty high. I've addressed this by buying another step, (only 15 bucks:thumbsup and looks like it will fit well with a little mod.
Good luck!

 

[Gary Fowler]

I dont think you will find a better bang for the buck than an LS tractor. More standard features that cost you extra on all others and the quality and ergonomics surpass any one that I sat on when I was shopping and I looked at everything in this order: MF, Case IH, Kubota, Kioti, New Holland, Mahindra, John Deere and finally LS. I bought the LS because of the fit and finish, ergonomics (it fit me better than any other brand) and most of all because of the much lower price. You can get 10 more HP plus more of the things you need as standard for about the same price as the lesser HP in all the others. You just have to have a dealer that you are happy with. Since LS is just starting to sell (2+ years in the states) under their own brand name and establishing a dealer network, they may not be as many as JD or Kubota. If you looked at Case IH, New Holland or Mahindra chances are that you already looked at an LS as they supply some of their models for them. Montana tractors were made by LS also prior to them closing up shop. I would stay away from the brands that dont directly manufacture their own tractors and of course the chinese made ones.
Check out the LS forum here on TBN and their website lstractorusa.com and see for yourself.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

Excellent reliable tractor but doesn't spec well compared to the others. Loader capacity, features, etc. The L4400 is great bang for the buck compared with sibling L4240 or equivalent JD but not when compared to equivalent HP Kioti/Bobcat or Mahindra, LS etc. Still, it has much wider dealer support so should be considered on that advantage alone.

Also, the L4400 is being replaced with the L4600.